Ocean Shores, Washington

A week and a half in Washington State was one long sweet, surreal day dream. Our first stop at Ocean Shores unexpectedly introduced us to equine friends: Maggie and Milly. After an afternoon on the beach we were off to Olympic National Forest and idyllic Lake Quinalt for the best salmon nachos in the world.

Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park

Next up: The Ruby Beach coast along Washington’s Olympic National Park, which is impossibly expansive and remarkably welcoming. At once you feel tiny, humbled, yet also as if you’re coming home, surrounded by a cathedral of ancient trees, rugged bluffs, and icy tidal pools. It’s the sort of place meant for basking in the warm sun, exploring secret caves, and tumbling over driftwood to unearth little sea creatures.

Seattle, Washington

After exploring Ocean Shores and Ruby Beach we spent a day soaking up city life in downtown Seattle before heading north to Vancouver. Much like Olympic National Park, Seattle instantly felt like home. Here are a few favorite finds throughout the Emerald City.